"Two hilarious stories about best friends and the one who got away!"

Both stories in this delightfully funny Duets are by Darlene Gardner. I really had a fun time reading this one about best friends and the OWGA or one who got away.

Once Bitten tells us Zoe O'Neall's story. She had a big crush on Jack Carter back in college but made sure he never knew it because he was so unfocused on schoolwork and focused on baseball. Zoe's two best friends, Matt and Amy goad her into looking Jack up just to see if the zing ever went away. Zoe thinks it's a huge mistake but she goes along with it never realizing just how surprised she will be when she finally does meet up with Jack again.

Twice Shy is Amy Donnatelli and Matt Burke's story. They each tell a huge lie about their One Who Got Away (OWGA) and then the lies just get bigger and bigger. Amy and Matt get so involved in their lies that they don't see their noses in front of their faces nor their attraction for each other. After all, they are best friends, right? Add Amy's old neighbor Fabio who is lonely so he keeps threatening to sue Amy so he can just have company and you have the perfect mix of zany characters who will have you laughing your head off.

I'm a big fan of Darlene Gardner's stories and thoroughly enjoyed these. I always look forward to what Darlene will write next.

Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted July 10, 2003

Summary

Once Smitten by Darlene Gardner
That's who Jack Carter is to Zoe O'Neill — the one who got away. Sure, she denies it, but Zoe must contact her onetime college crush just to prove her point. However, Jack's got his own point to prove — he may be one hot jock, but he strikes out potential mates before the fourth date. Now he's determined to break the streak...with Zoe!

Twice Shy by Darlene Gardner
That's who Matt Burke and Amy Donatelli are to each other — the ones who never left. Since their friend Zoe found true love, these two best buds are on their own for the very first time. How will such a workaholic lawyer and a free spirit ever get together? Easy — someone's suing the free spirit, so it's full steam ahead for this duo!